Second Term Examination Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12
- Clay soil feels __________ and can be shaped like moldable clay.
- a) Soft
- b) Sticky
- c) Rough
- d) Dry
- Clay soil holds water __________, making it challenging for plants to drink.
- a) Tightly
- b) Loosely
- c) Quickly
- d) Easily
- The texture of clay soil is often __________ when dry.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Sandy
- d) Wet
- Clay soil can become __________ when wet, similar to playdough.
- a) Sticky
- b) Dry
- c) Smooth
- d) Gravelly
- Insects like beetles enjoy living in the cool, moist __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Loamy soil
- c) Clay soil
- d) Rocky soil
- Tiny creatures like mites and springtails are commonly found in __________ soil.
- a) Sandy
- b) Loamy
- c) Clay
- d) Gravelly
- Clay soil is like nature’s art studio due to its unique __________.
- a) Color
- b) Texture
- c) Smell
- d) Taste
- When dry, clay soil can feel __________ and is moldable.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Grainy
- d) Wet
- The heaviness of clay soil is similar to moldable __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Clay
- c) Dough
- d) Rocks
- The moisture in clay soil makes it a suitable home for __________.
- a) Desert plants
- b) Water-loving plants
- c) Cacti
- d) Bamboo
- Clay is a ____________ composed of fine particles.
- a) Plant
- b) Soil
- c) Rock
- d) Water
- In Nigeria, clay is used for building ____________.
- a) Cars
- b) Houses
- c) Computers
- d) Toys
- Ceramics production involves the use of clay to make ____________.
- a) Food
- b) Pottery
- c) Clothes
- d) Books
- Artists use clay to create sculptures and ____________.
- a) Music
- b) Paintings
- c) Movies
- d) Statues
- Medicinally, clay can be used for certain healing ____________.
- a) Foods
- b) Drinks
- c) Practices
- d) Exercises
- Clay improves soil ____________ in agriculture.
- a) Color
- b) Taste
- c) Structure
- d) Temperature
- In Nigeria, clay is used to create traditional ____________ items.
- a) Metal
- b) Plastic
- c) Glass
- d) Pottery
- Clay can be used in the cosmetic industry for skincare products like ____________.
- a) Shampoo
- b) Face masks
- c) Toothpaste
- d) Perfume
- Waste containment facilities use clay liners to prevent ____________.
- a) Leakage
- b) Growth
- c) Noise
- d) Heat
- In gardening, clay can be added to potting soil to enhance its ____________ capacity.
- a) Nutrient-holding
- b) Water-draining
- c) Light-reflecting
- d) Air-circulating
- Clay can be molded into various _____________.
- a) Colors
- b) Shapes
- c) Numbers
- d) Letters
- Which of the following is a common clay molding tool?
- a) Paintbrush
- b) Hammer
- c) Sculpting tools
- d) Pencil
- What is the first step in molding objects with clay?
- a) Applying glaze
- b) Choosing the design
- c) Firing the clay
- d) Preparing the workspace
- Which option describes the correct way to condition clay?
- a) Cooling it down
- b) Kneading or warming it up
- c) Adding water
- d) Leaving it untouched
- Selecting the type of clay suitable for your project is part of the ____________.
- a) Final firing
- b) Refining details
- c) Choosing your design
- d) Applying glaze
- What should you do to make clay more pliable before shaping?
- a) Freeze it
- b) Heat it in the sun
- c) Condition or knead it
- d) Paint it
- Which step involves using sculpting tools to enhance the shape?
- a) Allow drying time
- b) Bisque firing
- c) Begin shaping
- d) Refine details
- What is the purpose of bisque firing in clay molding?
- a) Adding color
- b) Enhancing durability
- c) Choosing a design
- d) Applying glaze
- The final firing step is necessary if you have applied ____________.
- a) Water
- b) Sand
- c) Glaze
- d) Paint
- What should you do after the clay object is fully dried or fired?
- a) Begin shaping
- b) Choose your design
- c) Apply glaze
- d) Finish and display
- Plants are identified by their features such as ______, shape, size, and color. a) Texture b) Taste c) Temperature d) Time
- The part of a plant that we examine for features is the ______. a) Root b) Leaf c) Flower d) Stem
- What do we observe in leaves? a) Sound b) Smell c) Texture d) Temperature
- The stem of a plant can be ______. a) Visible b) Tasteless c) Invisible d) Solid
- Flowers add ______ to a plant. a) Weight b) Color c) Height d) Size
- Plants with woody stems are often called ______. a) Vegetables b) Fruits c) Herbs d) Trees
- ______ are examples of plants. a) Clouds b) Cars c) Roses d) Rocks
- Where can plants be found? a) In the ocean b) In the air c) In the soil d) In the sun
- Groups of plants are classified into ______. a) Shapes b) Colors c) Sizes d) Trees, shrubs, or herbs
- A plant’s roots can be ______. a) Underwater b) In the sky c) Invisible d) Edible
- Plants like rice and yams are commonly used as _____ in Nigeria. a) Clothing b) Food c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Cotton plants are a source of fibers used to make _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Wood from trees is utilized for building houses and _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Some plants have healing properties and are used in _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Medicine d) Shelter
- Plants release _____ during photosynthesis, which is essential for breathing. a) Nitrogen b) Carbon dioxide c) Oxygen d) Hydrogen
- Trees provide materials for making _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Paper
- Wood from plants is used as a source of _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Fuel
- Fragrances are often made from plant _____. a) Fibers b) Extracts c) Seeds d) Roots
- Flowers and other plants are used for _____ our surroundings. a) Hiding b) Beautifying c) Destroying d) Ignoring
- Plants provide a _____ for many animals and insects. a) Space b) Habitat c) Cage d) Farm
Ways of Caring for Animals in Nigeria Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Theory
- What are the three main parts of a plant?
- Can you name a plant you find around the school?
- How do you describe the leaves of a plant?
- Where can we find plant roots?
- What is the focus of today’s lesson?
- How would you categorize a tall plant with a woody stem?
- What materials did we use to examine plant features?
- Name one plant used for making clothing.
- How do we classify plants based on their uses?
- Give an example of a plant used for medicinal purposes.
- Explain why plants are essential for shelter.
- Identify a plant commonly used in Nigeria for fragrance or perfume.
- Discuss the importance of plants used for habitat purposes.
- Give an example of a domestic animal.
- How are wild animals different from domestic animals?
- Explain why animals are important to us.
- Draw and label a farm animal.
- Identify an animal that provides us with clothing.
- Name an animal used for transportation.
- What are five ways to care for animals?